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Martha Childers
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>HEAD, SYSTEMS DEPARTMENT
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>The Linda Hall Library, an independent research library of science,
>engineering, and technology, and the Spencer Art Reference Library of the
>Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, have an opening for the position of Head of the
>Systems Department. The position has the responsibility for all systems
>activities within the Linda Hall Library, and for LEONARDO, the Ameritech
>Horizon system for Linda Hall and the Spencer Art Reference Library of the
>Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. This position reports to the Head, Technical
>and Automated Services Division, and supervises 2 Systems Assistants.
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>Linda Hall Library provides challenges and exceptional opportunities for
>flexible and dedicated staff. Current and recent systems projects include
>the following: WWW home pages; Beta-testing RLIN Terminal for Windows
>(including CJK), Ariel, and WebDoc; Implementation of Ameritech's Infoshare
>and WinPac products; New network connections between Linda Hall, the
>Spencer, and Linda Hall Library-East in New York, NY; and investigation and
>development of full image retrieval and ILL/Document Delivery systems.
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>Qualifications
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>Required: ALA-accredited master's degree or equivalent library experience.
>Experience with, or course work in, local area networking and/or TCP/IP
>interconnectivity. Demonstrated enthusiasm and aptitude for acquiring new
>technical skills and working effectively in teams. Excellent communication
>and interpersonal skills. Flexibility, initiative, energy, and
>problem-solving skills. Commitment to continued professional development.
>Desire to work in an exciting, fast-paced work environment.
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>Preferred: Knowledge of and experience with MARC / OCLC / RLIN highly
>desirable. Experience with, or knowledge of, the following: Unix; OS/2;
>Novell NetWare; Windows 3.1, 3.11 and NT; Apple Macintosh; Internet
>applications including HTML, e-mail, FTP servers, WWW servers, etc.;
>documentation; training; systems analysis; networking CD-ROM products; and
>large, multi-site integrated library systems, preferably client-server based .
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>Salary: Minimum $30,000 but consistent with appropriate experience and
>qualifications of candidate.
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>All candidates should submit a letter of application, resume, and names of
>three references. First consideration will be given to resumes received by
>May 15, 1996. Send to:
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>James Huesmann, Head, Technical and Automated Services Division
>Linda Hall Library
>5109 Cherry Street
>Kansas City, MO 64110-2498
>Phone: 816-926-8704
>Fax: 816 926-8790
>E-Mail: [log in to unmask]
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Kansas City, Missouri
JOB TITLE: SLIDE LIBRARIAN
JOB DUTIES: Reports to Head Librarian. Plans, directs, and coordinates
activities of the Slide Library covering Asian art, Western
art, arts of indigenous cultures, and the decorative arts.
Oversee photography, mounting, organization, filing, and
maintenance of slides. Provides reference services, develops
annual budgets, and collaborates in long-range planning.
Directs and supervises assistant and volunteers.
Collaborates with staff photographer to secure additions to
the collection's master file of slides. Assists staff
members in assembling groups of slides for lectures and
programs as necessary. Works toward the computerization of
the slide collection; develops a database to provide access
to the slide collection. Investigates the application of
modern and emerging technologies for the slide collection..
The Slide Library serves the research needs of the
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and users from area faculty,
students and the general public. In addition, it provides
slides to the Bookstore for sale and sells slides directly
to the public as requested, in accordance with copyright
laws. Images of the Museum's Asian art collection is
particularly sought after. The Library includes
approximately 80,000 slides.
QUALIFICATIONS: ALA-accredited MLS degree or equivalent. M.A. in art
history preferred. At least five years experience in
libraries, slide library preferred. Knowlege of image
production. Ability to work with all modern Western
European languages. Ability to work with CJK vernacular
highly desirable and knowledge of Asian art highly
desirable. Excellent written and verbal skills; strong
attention to detail. Experience in planning and
implementing computer applications to manual systems.
Excellent interpersonal and managerial skills, and ability
to interact with museum staff and the public.
SALARY: Salary competitive and commensurate with experience; benefits
package including medical, dental, pension plan, etc.
AVAILABLE: August 1, 1996
TO APPLY: Applications will be accepted until position filled. Send
letter of application, resume and 3 references to: Ms. Debra
Craig, Human Resources, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, 4525 Oak
Street, Kansas City, MO 64111-1876. EOE, M/F
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Martha Childers
Associate Librarian for Technical Services
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
4525 Oak St.
Kansas City, MO 64111-1873
U.S.A.
tel. (816) 751-1381
fax (816) 561-7154
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